Meet the cast of Love Is Blind season 5

Raise a metallic goblet, because it's almost time to head back to the pods.

Season 5 of Netflix's hit dating series Love Is Blind drops Friday, Sept. 22. A new group of singles will mingle, date, and get engaged — all without ever seeing each other. Then those newly-engaged couples will move in together and plan their wedding, while simultaneously trying to discern if their physical connection is on par with the emotional bond they formed in the pods. Season 5 takes place in a brand-new city: Houston. Hopefully no one falls asleep mid-date this time around?

Nick and Vanessa Lachey will be back to host the 10-episode season, which has been described as "the most shocking yet." (Until season 6, no doubt.) The first four episodes will drop Sept. 22, followed by new episodes on Fridays leading up to the Oct. 13 finale. Meet the new Texas singles looking for love below.

Aaliyah

Age: 29
Occupation: ICU travel nurse

Carter

Age: 30
Occupation: Construction

Chris

Age: 28
Occupation: Project manager for commercial and retail development

Connor

Age: 31
Occupation: Geoscientist

Efrain

Age: 27
Occupation: Software sales

Enoch

Age: 27
Occupation: Financial advisor

Erica

Age: 27
Occupation: Marketing manager

Ernesto

Age: 32
Occupation: Supply chain manager, oil and gas

Estefania

Age: 30
Occupation: Teacher/Dancer

Izzy

Age: 31
Occupation: Sales

Jared ("JP")

Age: 32
Occupation: Firefighter

Jarred

Age: 34
Occupation: University director

Johnie

Age: 32
Occupation: Lawyer

Josh

Age: 32
Occupation: Sales Rep

Justice

Age: 28
Occupation: Personal trainer

Linda

Age: 32
Occupation: Talent acquisition recruiter

Lydia

Age: 32
Occupation: Geologist

Maris

Age: 30
Occupation: HR specialist

Mayra

Age: 25
Occupation: Minister

Milton

Age: 25
Occupation: Petroleum engineer

Miriam

Age: 32
Occupation: Scientist

Paige

Age: 32
Occupation: Stylist

Renee

Age: 32
Occupation: Veterinarian

Robert

Age: 30
Occupation: Special education teacher

Shondra

Age: 32
Occupation: Flight attendant

Stacy

Age: 34
Occupation: Director of operations

Taylor

Age: 26
Occupation: Teacher

Uche

Age: 34
Occupation: Lawyer / Entrepreneur

Love is Blind season 5 premieres Friday, Sept. 22 on Netflix.

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